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Story by Luke Perkins and Jarred Green Photos by Callie Hagman

Student enrollment at Fort Lewis College has decreased over the past ten years. This is an issue for Registered Student Organizations, whose funding is dependant on the number of students enrolled at FLC.

Story by Alison Uralli Graphic by Julia Volzke

The Colorado Family Planning Initiative, an organization that helps lower the cost of contraception, is facing difficulty from state Republicans who argue that intrauterine devices are a form of abortion. The state of Colorado does not have the jurisdiction to fund abortions.

Story by Lauren S. Hammond Graphic by Julia Volzke

As a young political scientist it is important for me to remind myself that it is easy to be political. The trouble is you do not even have to try to be political. To paraphrase Aristotle, I am human, I am inherently political.

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

The recent failure by the U.S. Senate to override President Barack Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act has opened the door for fresh criticism from environmental advocates to Republican critics.

Opinion by Hanna Maddera Photo Slideshow by Sean Summers

On top of my usual workload with The Independent, school and work, I am heavily involved in Feminist Voice, a Registered Student Organization on campus. I truly value the outcomes of the projects that the wonderful ladies in the club take on.